Bands & artists like Nelly Furtado

If you like Nelly Furtado, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

New to Nelly Furtado? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Shakira

Shakira

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Like Nelly Furtado, Shakira blends Latin influences with pop and R&B, featuring catchy melodies and rhythmic beats.

Latin pop Latin rock contemporary R&B
Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe

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Monáe's eclectic mix of R&B, funk, and pop shares a similar experimental spirit and infectious groove found in Furtado's work.

alternative hip-hop funk rhythm and blues
Colbie Caillat

Colbie Caillat

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Caillat's airy vocals and folk-pop sound create a laid-back yet engaging atmosphere reminiscent of Furtado's lighter tracks.

country music pop rock
Rihanna

Rihanna

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Rihanna's blend of pop, R&B, and Caribbean influences aligns with Furtado's genre-crossing style and catchy hooks.

contemporary R&B dance music electronic dance music
Natalia Lafourcade

Natalia Lafourcade

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Lafourcade's incorporation of traditional Latin sounds into contemporary pop mirrors Furtado's fusion of genres.

Latin alternative Latin pop Latin rock
Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys

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Keys' soulful vocal delivery and blend of R&B with elements of pop resonate well with the emotional depth found in Furtado's music.

contemporary R&B hip-hop neo soul
Jessie Ware

Jessie Ware

Ware’s sophisticated blend of R&B and electronic pop features lush production that parallels the atmospheric qualities in Furtado’s music.

rhythm and blues
Tinashe

Tinashe

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Tinashe combines elements of R&B, pop, and hip-hop with an experimental edge that resonates with the innovative aspects of Furtado's sound.

alternative R&B hip-hop

Common questions

Who sounds like Nelly Furtado?

Artists similar to Nelly Furtado include Shakira, Janelle Monáe, Colbie Caillat and Rihanna. Each shares elements of Nelly Furtado's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Nelly Furtado?

Nelly Furtado is primarily known for contemporary R&B, folk and hip-hop. Pulsing beats combine with airy textures to create an infectious groove that simultaneously invites movement and introspection.

Where should I start if I like Nelly Furtado?

If you enjoy Nelly Furtado, start with Shakira — their album "Fijación Oral, Vol. 1" is a great entry point. Like Nelly Furtado, Shakira blends Latin influences with pop and R&B, featuring catchy melodies and rhythmic beats.